Wade Smith to have knee re-evaluated

Left guard Wade Smith didn’t practice last week because of a knee injury that also kept him out of the Minnesota game.

Smith, who was replaced in the lineup by second-year veteran Ben Jones, wasn’t at today’s practice.

“We’re re-evaluating his situation today,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Obviously, he banged knees, had his knee swell up and had a big bone bruise. (It) hasn’t responded the last few days the way we wanted. We’re re-evaluating him, having some other people look at it. I’ll have more for you probably this afternoon or tomorrow morning.”

This is Smith’s third season with the Texans. He earned his first Pro Bowl berth last season when he played hurt.

“We were expecting him back in a few days, but it just didn’t happen,” Kubiak said. “I’m okay until I hear what’s next, but, obviously, there’s another step for us to take. We’ve got to find out what’s going on here.”

Smith and rookie offensive tackle Brennan Williams are out with knee injuries.